AI-generatedIquique at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 21.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 11 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Iquique
Iquique has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Iquique is very sunny; February is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Iquique
The best time to visit Iquique is all year round. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to December. Rain is a rarity all year: only 11 mm fall in an average year.
Iquique through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Iquique in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Iquique in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Iquique in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Iquique in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: September – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:1019:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:57–07:40 · evening 19:13–19:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–06:57 · evening 19:56–20:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Iquique compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 25° from start to end. The sea warms from 17° to 18°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 16° |
| Sea | 17° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Iquique in October?
In October, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min07:10 – 19:42
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Iquique
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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Iquique (score 97 and 100). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 16° |
| Sea | 17.6° | 18.8° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Iquique month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January28° · Sea 21° · 10.7 h
In January, Iquique is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in January90February29° · Sea 21° · 11.4 h
In February, Iquique is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in February93March28° · Sea 20° · 10.1 h
In March, Iquique is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in March98April27° · Sea 19° · 8.4 h
In April, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in April95May25° · Sea 19° · 7.5 h
In May, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in May90June24° · Sea 18° · 6.1 h
In June, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in June89July24° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h
In July, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in July91August24° · Sea 17° · 6.2 h
In August, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in August92September24° · Sea 17° · 6.7 h
In September, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in September97October25° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In October, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in October100November26° · Sea 19° · 9.1 h
In November, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in November100December27° · Sea 20° · 10.2 h
In December, Iquique is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Iquique.
Iquique in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Iquique
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (13°), the warmest in February (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from October to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 28° | 20° | 21.0° | 10.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 29° | 21° | 21.0° | 11.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 28° | 20° | 20.3° | 10.1 h | 1 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 27° | 18° | 19.3° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 95 | 25° | 15° | 18.8° | 7.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 24° | 13° | 17.8° | 6.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 24° | 13° | 17.0° | 5.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 24° | 13° | 16.8° | 6.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 24° | 14° | 16.9° | 6.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 25° | 15° | 17.6° | 8.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 26° | 16° | 18.8° | 9.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 27° | 18° | 20.0° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Iquique
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.8 – 18.5 °C
Swimming season: Dec – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Iquique ranges from 16.8 °C in August to 21.0 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to March.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 19.1 and 22.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.0° | 19.1° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.0° | 19.1° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.3° | 18.6° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.3° | 17.3° | 21.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 18.8° | 17.0° | 20.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 17.8° | 16.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 17.0° | 15.7° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 16.8° | 15.6° | 17.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 16.9° | 16.0° | 18.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 17.6° | 16.8° | 18.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 20.0° | 18.6° | 21.3° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Iquique
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Iquique, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Iquique: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Iquique: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Iquique
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Iquique
How breezy and how cloudy Iquique is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Iquique typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Iquique: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Iquique
How often the day gets hot in Iquique (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Iquique has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Iquique
Weather for your travel dates
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Iquique in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Iquique has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 90).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 5 min
- Distance
- 10,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Iquique vs Arica
In October Iquique has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 91). During the day Arica is 5 °C cooler than Iquique. The sea is about equally warm. Arica gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Iquique | Arica |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | All year | Sep – Jun |
Through the year
Chile in October: the best places
In October, Iquique ranks 3 of 17 destinations in this country.
- Calama25°100
- 2Antofagasta18°16°98
- 3IquiqueThis page25°18°97
- 4Viña del Mar19°13°97
- 5Valparaíso19°13°97
- 6La Serena18°14°92
- 7Coquimbo18°14°92
- 8Arica20°18°91
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Frequently asked questions about Iquique
When is the best time to visit Iquique?
The best time to visit Iquique is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Iquique?
The sea temperature in Iquique ranges from 16.8 °C in August to 21.0 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to March.
Can you swim in Iquique in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to March.
What is the warmest month in Iquique?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Iquique?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 11 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Iquique get?
Iquique gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 11.4 hours a day; in July there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Iquique in?
Iquique is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Iquique?
A nonstop flight from London to Iquique takes about 13 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,440 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Iquique?
Iquique has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 90). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 94, summer holidays 90, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 97.